Guerrero leads Goessel to victory

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The Kansan - Newton, KS

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Posted Sep. 30, 2013 at 1:01 AM

Posted Sep. 30, 2013 at 1:01 AM

Newton, Kan.

By Chad Frey

Newton Kansan

BURRTON — The Goessel Bluebirds built an early lead behind freshman running back Miguel Guerrero to pick up a 46-28 road win — negating a gutsy performance by Burrton senior Caleb Hurst in Burrton Friday night.

Guerrero put together a first half for the ages — rushing for 129 yards and three touchdowns on just seven carries. He also returned a kickoff 75 yards for a score, and recovered an onside kick. He ended the night with 164 rushing yards on 18 carries.

"Our offensive line and fullback did their job and I did my job," Guerrero said. "I wanted to win. … The first half we came out explosive with enthusiasm and wanting to win. We wanted it more. In the second half Burrton came out and wanted it more too. We both played a good game."

Guerrero scored the first time he touched the ball, scampering 69 yards for a touchdown. He added touchdown runs of 22 and 31 yards in the first half as the Bluebirds opened up a 40-6 lead at the break.

But the second half of the game belonged to Burrton — specifically senior Caleb Hurst. Hurst, who played with injured ribs, rushed for 138 yards and two touchdowns in the second half. He ended the night with a game high 181 rushing yards.

While he started moving the ball for Burrton, the defense responded with a better second half as well.

"We got fired up from coach at the half," Hurst said. "We worked on tackling all week, and we showcased that in the second half. We were poor in the first half, but we stepped it up in the second half."